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There’s no place like home for Phillip Phillips

American Idol finalist Phillip Phillips returns to his roots and almost 20,000 fans scream, cheer and applaud Saturday. View the Spotted Gallery of the Hometown Concert.

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Giving’s sweeter that comes from the heart

There’s an old Mad magazine parody that always comes to mind when I read press releases from individuals or groups looking for publicity to mark their “charitable donations”

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Phillips creating a winning image

After attracting an impressive turnout Saturday for his homecoming concert in Leesburg, Phillip Phillips will give the most important performance of his career tonight under the stage lights of “American Idol.”

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Will Georgia go for big casino payoff?

Mississippi needed casino gambling when the state Legislature made it legal in 1990.

Region loses more political experience

Going into the 2010 census, it was generally understood that Southwest Georgia, with its population stagnant, would take a political blow once the numbers from the census were used to determine the distribution of seats in the General Assembly and Congress.

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Stay focused and move forward in life

Graduates, Do not pawn your values. You might find that it wasn’t worth the trade you made. Stay true to who you are at your core.

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A camp-y summer

Organizations in metro Albany have a wide variety of ways for children and youth to occupy the summer months.

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Sources: Dougherty assistant Joyner to be named new head football coach

Multiple sources have told The Herald that the next head football coach at Dougherty High School will be current assistant Corey Joyner, and that the announcement could come as soon as tonight.

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Retired MCLB-Albany dog goes to Marine family

Kastor, a 10-year-old explosives dog that had been connected to Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany since 2004, has gone home to an active Marine and his wife.

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Westover boys finish 2nd at GHSA state track meet

The Patriots, one year after finishing runner-up in Class AAA, settle for second again at the GHSA state track & field meet Saturday.

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Disappointing Hawks have tough decisions to make during offseason; Atlanta co-owner Gearon fined $35K for comments about refs, Garmett

On paper, the Hawks may be the most talent-rich team in the NBA, but after three years of lackluster playoff performances, there’s a chance the entire team — from the front office, to the players to the coach — could be blown up this offseason.

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Poll results:

Who do you think the two "American Idol" finalists will be?

  • Phillip Phillips 54%
  • Joshua Ledet 38%
  • Jessica Sanchez 8%

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